2011 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YB11 VGG
2011 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 78,064 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YB11 VGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 78,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YB11 VGG Mileage History
- 24/07/202370,301 mi
- 25/07/202370,305 mi+4 mi
- 17/09/202473,319 mi+3,014 mi
- 05/09/202575,638 mi+2,319 mi
- 17/09/202678,064 mi+2,426 mi
Average of roughly 2,463 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YB11 VGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 BMW 3 Series (YB11 VGG) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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